Aljamain Sterling has been on an absolute tear in the UFC, winning five straight fights since going down to Marlon Moraes in 2017. As a result, he is in pole position to challenge divisional champion, Petr Yan.
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There have been massive delays in announcing the same nearly two months after ‘Funk Master’ submitted Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250.
However, following UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs Edgar, UFC President Dana White dropped a massive hint that it is only a matter of time before they promotion books Petr Yan to defend against Sterling.
‘Funk Master’ took to Instagram and promised to bring the belt home to Jamaica. He even addressed his trash-talking and says he does it as it means he has to train better to perform better.
In the video, he revealed that he lives his life by a single quote. “The difference is what I do when nobody is watching.”
Sterling wrote, “It’s time to realize a dream! (Petr Yan) is a tough opponent and I talk shit because it motivates me to train harder to back up my words and it’s how we grew up at home. Soon I will give Jamaica it’s first (UFC) champion, and show the world to never give up on yourself if you work hard in life! I WILL sit on that bantamweight throne!”
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The video is a montage of Sterling training, his UFC 250 win, and the pundits calling for him to get his rightful title fight. Even ‘No Mercy’ claimed that his first defense should be against ‘Funk Master.’
Aljamain Sterling is the most deserving of a title shot
Sterling’s five-fight win streak is the longest among the top-ranked contenders. He not only wins his fights but does so dominantly.
In the bantamweight division, any fight is tough and whoever holds the belt will have their work cut out for them.
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Petr Yan claimed the championship at Fight Island’s UFC 251. In the match, he overcame stiff opposition from Jose Aldo and mercilessly pummeled him in the concluding round. ‘Junior’ presented a unique challenge, but against Sterling, the striker vs wrestler dynamic will come into play.
Read: WATCH: Petr Yan Annihilates Jose Aldo to Become the UFC Bantamweight Champion at UFC 251
Both fighters want it, the fans want it, and this clash of styles among elite top-level athletes will be a sight to behold.
What do you make of Aljamain Sterling’s inspirational post?
